Sec. 24-369
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Applies near
- Neighborhood Commercial or Low-Density Residential areas
- Geographic extent
- Areas within the Limited Business DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2., LB, that are designated Neighborhood Commercial or Low-Density Residential on the Comprehensive PlanComprehensive planThe long-range policy document zoning is meant to implement; it is not itself binding law.
Extracted standards
8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Fences in front of buildings decorative
If used, fences in front of buildings on the site shall be decorative in appearance, as determined by the planning director, and shall be landscaped in accordance with article II, division 4.
- Landscaping required
Site landscaping, in accordance with article II, division 4, shall be reviewed and approved by the planning director and shall be consistent with the natural landscape and character of the surrounding properties. A unified landscape design shall be provided, including street trees.
- Large work area doors screened
Large work area doors or open bays shall be screened from external roadways by fencing or landscaping or oriented on the sides or rear of the proposed building.
- Maximum building footprint without special use permitConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote.5,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
a special use permit issued in accordance with section 24-9 shall be required for any building that exceeds a 5,000 square foot building footprint.
- Mechanical equipment screened4 ft
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, duct work, air compressors, and other fixed operating machinery shall be screened from adjoining property and the street right-of-way with fencing, landscaping, parapet walls or other types of roof top screens up to four feet above the roof line, if such equipment is located upon the roof.
Signage
- Maximum free-standing sign area32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Free-standing signs shall be of a ground-mounted monument type and shall not be larger than 32 square feet
- Maximum number of sign colors3 colors
Signs shall generally have no more than three colors.
- Maximum free-standing sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.8 ft
not erected to a height greater than eight feet
From the ordinance
The requirements of this section shall apply to areas within the Limited Business District, LB, that are designated Neighborhood Commercial or Low-Density Residential on the Comprehensive Plan as determined by the planning director.